JP2021122702A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a performance.SOLUTION: If a reservation storage in which a specific performance is executed along with a pattern performance exists when the specific performance as a notice performance in which a main character 840 appears, the specific performance currently under execution is completed and then control is shifted to a specific mode. In a performance screen 800 during the specific mode, a performance in which the main character 840 plays a match with an opponent character 850 is executed. More specifically, a performance during the specific mode is relevant to a specific performance, continuity and relevancy occur in the performances by execution of two specific performances while sandwiching the specific mode in-between.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

A pachinko machine is known that extracts a random number due to a ball entering the starting port, performs a big hit lottery based on the random number, and notifies the result of the big hit lottery by a symbol effect that displays a variation of the effect symbol. (For example, Patent Document 1). In such a pachinko machine, during the design production, various productions suggesting winning in the big hit lottery are performed.

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However, in general, the content of the effect performed for each big hit lottery is individually determined based on the random numbers extracted at the time of entering the starting port. For this reason, it is difficult to give relevance, continuity, etc. to the productions corresponding to a specific plurality of big hit lottery, and the productions may lack interest.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the production.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems gives the player a privilege when the lottery is won, and also provides a plurality of types of advance notice effects that suggest or notify the result of the lottery after the lottery is performed. A viable ball game machine, which is a hold storage means for extracting numerical data due to the game ball entering the starting area and holding and storing the numerical data, and numerical data in which the hold storage is performed. A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the above, and a notice effect means for selecting some types of advance notice effects based on numerical data related to the lottery and executing the selected advance notice effects due to the execution of the lottery by the lottery means. When, during the execution of the advance notice effect, if there is a hold memory for the numerical data for which the type of advance notice effect corresponding to the type of the advance notice effect is selected, the advance notice effect based on the numerical data is started by the advance notice effect means. By the time it is done, it is provided with an intermediate production means for starting the intermediate production.

According to the above configuration, when the corresponding plurality of types of advance notice effects are continuously performed at relatively short intervals, an intermediate effect can be performed between these advance notice effects. Then, by the intermediate effect, these advance notice effects can be associated with each other, and these advance notice effects can be given a story. In other words, an event that happened accidentally can be made to look like a continuous production, and the interest of the production can be enhanced.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the probability change determination device provided in the game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a table for explaining a winning symbol. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about the start opening prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is explanatory drawing of the production screen when a specific production is performed. It is a flowchart of a specific mode determination process. It is a flowchart of a specific mode control process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. NS. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is sent to the game board 1. Fired towards.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.
This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a payment button 58, and payment are made. A display device 59 is provided.

Note that 49 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the game area 3 toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, a big hit lottery (win / fail judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or the special diagram 1) due to the entry of the game ball. The mouth 11 is installed. Further, on the right side of the center case 5, directly below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball is displayed. A second starting port 12 is installed in which a big hit lottery is performed.

The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) where a game ball launched by left-handed hitting (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in the area (right-handed area) where the game ball launched by right-handed hitting (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down.
Therefore, it is possible to aim at the first starting port 11 by hitting left, and it is possible to aim at the second starting port 12 by hitting right.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are arranged vertically and arranged below the center case 5. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting opening 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery, and when opened. Only the ball can be entered. In addition, even when the ball is closed, it may be configured so that the ball can rarely enter.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 12. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage.
The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, a large winning opening 20 made of a special electric accessory is provided on the right side of the first starting opening 11 and below the second starting opening 12. The large winning opening 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In addition, a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 20 during the big hit game (in other words, a special game) is guided to the lower side of the big winning opening 20, and is in a probable state (probability of winning in the big hit lottery) after the big hit game is completed. The probability variation determination device 13 for determining that the probability is high) is arranged. The details of the probability change determination device 13 will be described later.
In the area on the left side of the game board 1, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 provided with a plurality of (for example, about 7) LEDs, and the first special figure consisting of four LEDs are provided. The figure hold number display device 23 and the second special figure hold number display device 24 are installed. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol reservation number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

The first special figure display device 9 displays the special figure 1, the second special figure display device 10 displays the special figure 2, and the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular, it is impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the special figure. By making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the displayed special figure. ..

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center, and on the effect screen of the LCD panel, variable display of the effect symbol and the like are performed. By performing the above, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed.
Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

Further, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
Next, the configuration of the probability change determination device 13 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the probability variation determination device 13 includes a discharge port 13a through which the game ball entered in the grand prize opening 20 is discharged, a specific region 15 for determining the transition to the probability variation state, and the like. A shutter 14 that closes or opens the specific area 15 is provided.
As described above, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 20 during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge port 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the outlet 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is ejected from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is open, the game ball enters the specific area 15, the big hit game ends, and the probability changes state after the big hit game. Is determined (see FIG. 3B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the upper and lower positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 4) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game frame side) of the payout control device 81.

Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like are provided with the CPU, ROM, and RA.
M and the like may be provided.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operating SW22a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the general winning opening SW25a that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 27, and the like.
In addition to this, the count SW20a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 20, and the detection from the probability variation SW15a that detects the game balls that have entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13. The signal is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 is connected to the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90 via the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure hold number display device 23, and the second. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b. .. Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled, and the open / closed state of the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13 is switched. When the shutter 14 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the specific area 15, and when the shutter 14 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 15.

The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball out SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32 are input, and the full SW32 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW32 and the out-of-ball SW33 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which game balls are paid out, an enclosed type configuration may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80. The sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, they are distributed to the data for the effect display control, the sound control, and the lamp control, the command for the effect display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are included in themselves. It is distributed to each control part (functional part as a voice control device and a lamp control device).

The functional unit as a voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and lamps 28 are controlled.
Further, a game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as a variable display of the effect symbol (design effect).

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 is configured as a so-called ST machine, and is equipped with a probability change function and an opening extension function. That is, in the pachinko machine 50, if a big hit is won in a big hit lottery, a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (for example, 4R or 10R). Then, after the end of the big hit game, the player is given a privilege by operating the open extension function, the open extension function, and the probability change function until a predetermined number of big hit lottery (ST times) is performed. Is given. Hereinafter, the period during which the privilege is granted will also be referred to as ST.

The probability change function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a big hit lottery. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is described as a probability variation state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated is also described as a low probability state. On the other hand, the open extension function is an ordinary symbol display device that increases the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery, prolongs the opening time of the second starting port 12 when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, and makes the ordinary symbol lottery. This is a function that facilitates entry into the second starting port 12 by a method such as shortening the variation display time in 7. In addition, a time saving function that operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time on the special symbol display device is also provided. Hereinafter, the game state in which the opening extension function and the time saving function are activated will also be referred to as electric support. In addition, the gaming state in which the probability change function and the open extension function are not operating is also described as a normal state.

Since it becomes an electric support during ST, it is easy to enter the ball into the second starting port 12. Therefore, during the ST, a game is performed in which the player strikes right and aims to enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, if it is not an electric support, it is difficult to enter the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the player is not in ST, a game is performed in which the player strikes left and aims to enter the first starting port 11.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types are provided as special figures (hereinafter, also referred to as hit symbols) that are confirmed and displayed on the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 when a big hit occurs. .. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the total number of rounds of the big hit game and the contents of the benefits given after the big hit game are determined according to the winning symbols. Specifically, each hit symbol of special figure 1 is classified into symbols 1 and 2 per special figure 1, and each hit symbol of special figure 2 is classified into symbols 1 to 3 per special figure 2. In addition, each of these categories includes a plurality of types of hit symbols.

Then, the big hit in which the hit symbol is the special 1 hit symbol 2 or the special 2 hit symbols 2 and 3 is configured as a probabilistic big hit. In the probabilistic jackpot game performed due to the probabilistic jackpot, a V winning, which will be described later, can be generated, and when the V winning occurs, the probabilistic variation function and the open extension function are activated in the ST after the probabilistic jackpot game. On the other hand, if the V prize is not generated in the probabilistic jackpot game, the probabilistic variation function does not operate but the open extension function operates in the ST after the jackpot game.

On the other hand, a big hit in which the hit symbol is the special 1 hit symbol 1 or the special 2 hit symbol 1 is usually configured as a big hit. In the normal big hit game performed due to the normal big hit, the V prize does not substantially occur, and in the ST after the normal big hit game, the probability change function does not operate but the open extension function operates.
The number of STs is 20, 50, or 100, depending on which of the symbols belonging to each category of the symbols 1 and 2 per special 1 and the symbols 1 to 3 per special 2 is the winning symbol. Set to one of them.

On the other hand, in the probabilistic jackpot game, as an example, the 4th R is configured as a specific round, and in the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 20 is placed in the specific area 15 in the probabilistic determination device 13. It is possible to enter the V prize. On the other hand, the rounds other than the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game and all the rounds in the normal jackpot game are configured as normal rounds in which V prize is practically impossible.

Specifically, in the specific round and the normal round, the shutter 14 is closed at the start of the round, but the shutter 14 is opened for a short period of time after the first ball is entered in the large winning opening 20. .. In the first open state, since the opening period of the shutter 14 is short, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 20 does not substantially enter the specific area 15, and the V winning does not occur.

Then, in the normal round, after the first open state, the shutter 14 is closed until the end of the round. On the other hand, in a specific round, the shutter 14 is closed after the first open state, and then when the second ball is entered into the large winning opening 20, the shutter 14 is open until the end of the round. Become. In this second open state, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 20 easily enters the specific area 15, and in the specific round, V winning is almost certainly generated. Then, when a V prize is generated in a specific round, the probability change function is activated in ST after the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game is configured as a specific round, but another round in the probabilistic jackpot game may be a specific round. Further, for example, a specific round may be determined according to the type of winning symbol.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a cycle of 2 ms.

In S10, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process shifts to S20 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S10: No), the process shifts to S15.
In S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as the CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S70.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).
Then, the main control device 80 has a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning opening such as the starting opening (S50), and a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), Each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to be transmitted to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, it is possible to perform a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, or to open the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12). Performing a Fuzu game Performs Fuzu game processing and the like.
Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed.
Further, in S70, the main control device 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Starting port winning confirmation process Next, FIG. 8 shows a starting port winning confirmation process that detects winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and performs hold storage and the like according to the winning. This will be described using the flowchart of. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: Yes), the process shifts to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process shifts to S115.
In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (first reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: Yes), the process shifts to S115, and in the case of a negative determination (S105: No), the process shifts to S110.

In S110, the main control device 80 uses a big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determination random number for determining the winning symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol production. Or, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of a special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the first hold storage, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and processing is performed in S115. Transition.

In S110, the main control device 80 is in a high probability state by determining whether or not the big hit determination random number or the like (in other words, numerical data) related to the first hold storage is a specific value. Whether or not a jackpot will occur in the jackpot lottery based on the first hold memory, and whether or not a specific effect described later will be performed in the symbol effect that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery for each of the cases of the low probability state and the case. Performs look-ahead to determine whether or not. Whether or not the specific effect is performed may be determined based on the fluctuation time of the special symbol grasped from the random number related to the first hold storage. Then, a look-ahead command indicating the look-ahead result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: Yes), the process shifts to S120, and in the case of a negative determination (S115: No), this process ends.
In S120, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (second reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the process is shifted to S125.

In S125, the main control device 80 extracts a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the second hold storage, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process. do.
The main control device 80 performs the above-mentioned look-ahead on the big hit determination random number and the like related to the second hold storage, and transmits the look-ahead command to the sub-integrated control device 83.

(4) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, a win / fail determination process in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a random number for determining a jackpot related to a hold memory will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is executed.

First, with respect to FIG. 9, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process is shifted to S205.
In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: Yes), the process shifts to S280 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: No), the process shifts to S210.

In S210, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being fixedly displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: Yes), the process shifts to S290 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S210: No), the process shifts to S215 in FIG.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S215, the main control device 80 determines the presence / absence of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, and if any of the reserved storages exists (S215: Yes), the processing is performed in S220. If not (S215: No), this process is terminated.

In S220, when the second hold memory exists, the main control device 80 selects the second hold memory that occurs first, the second hold memory does not exist, and only the first hold memory exists. If exists, the first reserved memory that occurs first is selected. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the earliest generated memory is selected from the first and second reserved memories.
In S225, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S225: Yes), the process shifts to S230 and is denied. In the case of determination (S225: No), the process shifts to S235.

In S230, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot will be a jackpot in the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation state. , Digest the reserved memory. Then, the process shifts to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, whether the main control device 80 wins a big hit in the big hit lottery based on the random number for big hit judgment related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the case where it is not in the probability change state. Whether or not it is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot has occurred in the jackpot lottery, shifts the process to S245 in the case of an affirmative determination (S240: Yes), and shifts the process to S245, and in the case of a negative determination (S240). : No), the process shifts to S260.
In S245, the main control device 80 determines the hit symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, each of the winning symbols corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process shifts to S250.

In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and also determines the type of jackpot and the total number of jackpot games based on the winning symbol. The number of rounds, the control mode of the shutter 14 in a specific round, the game state after the big hit game, the number of STs, and the like are determined, and the process shifts to S270.
On the other hand, in S260, which shifts when the player loses the jackpot lottery, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested hold memory, and S265. Move the process to.

In S265, the main control device 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery (ST remaining number) that can be executed during ST, and shifts the process to S270.
In S270, the main control device 80 tells the sub-integrated control device 83 the first hold number command indicating the number of first hold memories after the big hit lottery and the second hold number command indicating the number of second hold memories after the big hit lottery. Send a hold count command. In addition, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is started, and the variable start command indicating the variable time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to produce the symbol. To start. Further, a symbol designation command for instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S280, which shifts to the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination. (S280: Yes), the process is shifted to S285, and in the case of a negative judgment (S280).
: No), this process ends.
In S285, the main control device 80 ends the variable display of the special figure, displays the confirmed symbol of the special figure, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the effect symbol. This process ends.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 12, in S290, which shifts to the final display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special figure has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S290: Yes), the process is shifted to S295, and in the case of a negative determination (S290: No), this process is terminated.
In S295, the main control device 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S300.

In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process shifts to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process shifts to S335.
In S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state, clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is set (S310), and then shifts the process to S315. ..

In S315, the main control device 80 refers to the electric support flag indicating that it is electric support, clears the electric support flag if the electric support flag is set (S320), and then shifts the process to S325. ..
Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and also commands to notify the winning in the big hit lottery, the type and privilege of the big hit game. A command for notifying the contents and the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S335 which shifts when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), the number of ST remaining times is set. Refer to (S340). Then, when the number of remaining STs is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S345), and the process shifts to S350.
In S350, the main control device 80 refers to the electric support flag, and if the electric support flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the number of ST remaining times (S355). Then, when the number of remaining STs is 0 (S355: Yes), the electric support flag is cleared (S360), and the process shifts to S365.

In S365, the main control device 80 executes a state specification command transmission process for transmitting a state specification command notifying the current game state and the number of remaining STs to the sub-integrated control device 83, and ends this process. ..
(5) About the jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process for performing the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 16. This process is executed following the pass / fail determination process.

In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes), the process shifts to S510, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), this process ends.
In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process shifts to S540 in FIG. 14 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S510: No), the process shifts to S515.

In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process shifts to S600 in FIG. 15 and is denied. In the case of determination (S515: No), the process shifts to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process shifts to S645 of FIG. In the case (S520: No), the process shifts to S525.

In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the production time of the jackpot start effect to be performed before the jackpot game is started after the jackpot is hit by the jackpot lottery, and in the case of an affirmative determination, (S525: Yes), the process is shifted to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), this process is terminated.
In S530, the main control device 80 executes the big winning opening opening process (executes the big hit game of the first R) for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol, and also executes an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. Is set to 1 (S535), and this process ends. At this time, the main control device 80 may send a command indicating that the first R is started to the sub integrated control device 83.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 14, in S540, which shifts during the opening of the large winning opening 20, did the main control device 80 enter the specific region 15 (in other words, V winning) due to the signal from the probability variation SW15a? Judge whether or not. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S540: Yes), the process is transferred to S545, and in the case of a negative determination (S540: No), the process is transferred to S550.

In S545, the main control device 80 sets the V winning flag and shifts the processing to S550. At this time, the main control device 80 may transmit a V winning command indicating that a V winning has occurred to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, while the large winning opening 20 is open, the main control device 80 commands the sub-integrated control device 83 to notify the sub-integrated control device 83 of the entry into the large winning opening 20 each time it detects the entry into the large winning opening 20. To send. Further, in S550, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won a prize in the large winning opening 20 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S550: Yes), the process is transferred to S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S550: No), the process is transferred to S555.

In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 20 determined according to the opening pattern has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: Yes), the process shifts to S560. In the case of a negative determination (S555: No), this process is terminated.
In S560, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and shifts the process to S565.

In S565, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 15, in S600, which shifts during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the jackpot game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process is transferred to S605, and in the case of a negative determination, the process is transferred to (S600: No), S615.

In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game, clears the open counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process shifts to S620 and in the case of a negative determination. (S615: No), this process is terminated.

In S620, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 20, increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main control device 80 may send a command indicating a newly started round to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 starts controlling the shutter 14 at the same time as the opening of the large winning opening 20 is started.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , The process is shifted to S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: No), this process is terminated.
In the following S650 and S655, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S660.

In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the ball has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13 is set during the jackpot game. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S660: Yes), the process is transferred to S665, and in the case of a negative determination (S660: No), the process is transferred to S680.
In S665, the main control device 80 sets the number of STs and the like previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the probability change flag and the electric support flag are set (S670), the V winning flag is cleared (S675), and the process shifts to S695.

On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it becomes an electric support after the end of the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S680: Yes), the process shifts to S685 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S680: No), the process shifts to S695.
In S685, the main control device 80 sets the number of STs and the like previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the electric support flag is set (S690), and the process shifts to S695.

In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 gives the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and a state designation command for notifying the number of STs. Send and end this process.
(6) About the effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and displays the effect screen 800 and the speaker 66 of the effect symbol display device 6. Various productions are performed through. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect 810 for notifying the result of the big hit lottery on the effect screen 800 based on the fluctuation start command or the like from the main control device 80, and also performs a hold number command or the like. Based on this, the hold effect 820 for displaying the hold symbols 821 to 823 on the effect screen 800 is performed (see FIG. 17 (a)). Further, when the reserved memory is digested, a changing effect of displaying the changing symbol 830 instead of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory is performed.

In the symbol effect 810, after the effect symbol is variablely displayed on the effect screen 800, the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect screen 800. You will be notified whether or not it has become. Further, in the symbol production 810, the reach suggests that the symbol production 810 will win the jackpot lottery in which the result is notified. That is, the reach in the symbol effect 810 is configured as a notice effect described later. The reach of the symbol effect 810 may occur in the middle of the symbol effect 810 or may occur at the start of the symbol effect 810.

Then, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach are provided, and each type of reach has a unique probability of winning in the jackpot lottery that is the target of the production (hereinafter, the degree of expectation). .. In addition, each type of reach is classified into one of normal reach and SP reach, which has a higher degree of expectation and a lower frequency of occurrence than normal reach. It should be noted that the result of the big hit lottery may be notified by an effect other than the symbol effect.

In addition to this, for example, on the effect screen 800, the sub-integrated control device 83 suggests or notifies that a big hit will occur in the big hit lottery in which the result is notified in the symbol effect 810 together with the symbol effect 810. It is possible to carry out the type of advance notice production. Each notice effect has a uniquely defined degree of expectation of becoming a big hit in the big hit lottery, and the degree of expectation is indicated by the type and mode of the notice effect. Further, the advance notice effect may be started at the start of the symbol effect or in the middle of the symbol effect.

Specifically, as the notice effect, for example, a pseudo-ream, a group notice, a cut-in notice, a changing symbol effect, or the like may be performed, and in the notice effect, for example, an image element such as a predetermined character or the like may be performed. May be displayed. It should be noted that the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the variable display is stopped in a pseudo manner and then the variable display is restarted to make it appear that the symbol effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol effect. .. Further, the group notice is an effect of displaying a group of a plurality of effect elements on the effect screen 800, and the cut-in notice is an effect of temporarily displaying a predetermined image on the effect screen 800. Further, the changing symbol effect is an effect of displaying a symbol indicating that the expectation of a big hit is high as the changing symbol.

In addition to this, before the big hit lottery based on the hold memory is performed, a look-ahead effect suggesting or notifying that the big hit lottery will be a big hit may be performed. In the look-ahead effect, the hold symbol in the mode corresponding to the expectation of the big hit in the big hit lottery based on the hold memory may be displayed corresponding to the hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect. In addition to this, in the look-ahead effect, the degree of expectation may be indicated by, for example, performing a cut-in effect or displaying a predetermined character without using the reserved symbol. Further, the look-ahead effect is started at any timing between the generation of the hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect and the digestion of the hold memory.

(7) Specific Mode Here, some types of effects (including reach in the symbol effect 810) that can be executed by the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment are described as specific effects. In addition, it is desirable that the specific effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is relatively high or the frequency of occurrence is low. Further, when the reach in the design effect is a specific effect, it is preferable to set the SP reach as a specific effect. Further, for example, the reach in a state where a specific effect symbol is displayed may be set as a specific effect. Further, for example, the same type of advance notice effect may be used as a specific effect, or a plurality of different types of advance notice effect may be used as a specific effect.

Then, when the specific effect (hereinafter, also referred to as the first specific effect) is executed during the execution of the symbol effect 810 (for example, when the SP reach, which is the specific effect, is lost), the specific effect of the specific effect. When a specific effect (hereinafter, also referred to as the second specific effect) is performed again for the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory existing during execution, the second specific effect is performed after the end of the first specific effect. Before it starts, it shifts to a specific mode.

Here, in order to determine whether or not the second specific effect is performed in response to the hold memory, it is conceivable to perform a look-ahead determination in response to the hold memory. In such a look-ahead determination, it is preferable to determine not only the result of the big hit lottery, but also whether or not reach or SP reach occurs in the symbol production, and the type of SP reach. Further, when winning in the hold memory in which the second specific effect is performed, the same specific effect as the first specific effect may be intentionally repeated.

In the present embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a notice effect (hereinafter referred to as Tatsuyoshi notice) in which the main character character 840 named Tatsuyoshi Kuma appears is used as a specific effect. Further, on the effect screen 800 in FIG. 17A, it is shown by the hold effect 820 that there are three hold memories. Then, as an example, a second specific effect is performed on the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold symbol 823 (hereinafter, the target hold memory), which is the third digested of these hold memories.

Therefore, when the symbol effect 810 (in other words, the first specific effect) in FIG. 17A ends and a new symbol effect based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold symbol 821 is started, the specific mode is set. It is started (see FIG. 17 (b)). The start timing of the specific mode is not limited to this, and for example, the specific mode may be started during the execution of the symbol effect corresponding to the reserved symbol 821, or at the start of the symbol effect corresponding to the reserved symbol 822. , The specific mode may be started during the execution of the symbol effect. Further, for example, the specific mode may be started during the execution of the first specific effect.

On the effect screen 800 in the specific mode, as an example, an effect in which the main character 840 and the enemy character 850 appearing in the Tatsuyoshi effect, which is a specific effect, play against each other is performed. The production in the specific mode is related to the Tatsuyoshi production, and a simple story is formed by performing the Tatsuyoshi production twice with the specific mode in between, thereby forming the production in the specific mode. There is continuity and relevance between the production of Tatsuyoshi and the production of Tatsuyoshi twice. In the specific mode, for example, lines related to the Tatsuyoshi production may be displayed or audio may be output.

Further, in the specific mode, the symbol effect 810 corresponding to the hold memory generated before the target hold memory is performed in the upper right area of the effect screen 800. Then, when the symbol effect 810 for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery based on the target hold memory is started, the specific mode ends and the second specific effect is performed together with the symbol effect 810 (see FIG. 17 (c)). ). The specific mode may be continued even after the start of the symbol effect 810, and the second specific effect may be performed during the specific mode.

The mode of production in the specific mode is not limited to this, and can be appropriately determined. Specifically, for example, in a specific mode, for example, a specific character may appear for a short period of time, or a specific line or the like may be displayed. Even in such a case, it is possible to have continuity, relevance, and storylines between the two Tatsuyoshi productions and the production in the specific mode.

Further, even when the hold memory that is digested second or fourth among the hold memories that exist when the specific effect is performed becomes the target hold memory, the mode shifts to the specific mode in the same manner.
Further, among the reserved memories existing when the specific effect is performed, when the reserved memory to be digested first becomes the target reserved memory, the mode may be shifted to the specific mode. That is, even when the specific effect is performed for the first and second big hit lottery that is continuously executed, the second specification for the second big hit lottery is performed after the completion of the first specific effect for the first big hit lottery. You may shift to a specific mode before the production starts. In this case, the second specific effect may be started after ending the specific mode during the execution of the symbol effect corresponding to the second big hit lottery, or the second specific effect may be started while the specific mode is continued. May start.

However, on the contrary, when the reserved memory that is first digested among the reserved memories that exist when the specific effect is performed becomes the target reserved memory, the mode may not be shifted to the specific mode. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming excessively complicated.
Further, when the specific effect is performed, the mode may be shifted to the specific mode after the symbol effect on which the specific effect is performed is completed even though the target hold memory does not exist. That is, a case may be provided in which the mode shifts to the specific mode after the specific effect is performed, but the second specific effect is not performed. On the contrary, when the first specific effect is performed, for example, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the specific mode, and even though the target hold memory exists, the specific effect is specified after the end of the first specific effect. There may be a case where the mode is not changed. According to these configurations, the production can be diversified and the player can be entertained.

Further, in the specific example described above, the Tatsuyoshi notice is a specific effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of types of notice effects may be used as the specific effect. Further, the plurality of advance notice effects that are specific effects may be similar, or may be dissimilar but have some relevance. Specifically, for example, a plurality of advance notice effects in which the same character appears, a plurality of advance notice effects in which the same motif is common, and the like may be used as specific effects. Further, for example, a plurality of different types of advance notice effects may be set as specific effects, such as a specific reach and cut-in effect in the design effect. By doing so, it is possible to increase the chances of shifting to the specific mode and diversify the production, and it is possible to entertain the player.

(8) Specific Mode Judgment Process Next, the specific mode determination process for determining whether or not to shift to the specific mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and when a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), the process proceeds to S910.

In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines the mode of the newly started symbol effect, the advance notice effect to be performed together with the symbol effect, and the like based on the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation start command, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like. At this time, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is executed together with the symbol effect. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the symbol effect, and thereafter, according to the decision in S905, appropriately executes the advance notice effect and the like.

In the following S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a specific effect is performed together with the symbol effect being executed. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S910: Yes), the process proceeds to S915, and when a negative determination is obtained (S910: No), this process is terminated.
In S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the second specific effect is performed for the jackpot lottery based on the currently existing reserved memory. In other words, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned target hold memory exists in the currently existing hold memory. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 may make the determination based on the content of the look-ahead command corresponding to the hold storage. Then, when an affirmative judgment is obtained (S915: Yes), after setting the start flag supporting the start of the specific mode (S920), this process is terminated, and when a negative judgment is obtained (S915: Yes). S910: No), this process is terminated.

In addition, the processing of S915 and S920 may be executed periodically during the symbol production in which the specific effect is performed. That is, each time a new hold memory is generated during the symbol effect in which the specific effect is performed, it is determined whether or not the hold memory is the target hold memory, and if an affirmative determination is obtained, the start flag is set and the specific effect is set. It is also possible to shift to a specific mode after. As a result, even if the target hold storage occurs during the specific effect, the mode can be reliably shifted to the specific mode.

(9) Specific Mode Control Process Next, the specific mode control process for starting or ending the specific mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S1000, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the symbol effect based on the command from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1000: No), this process is terminated.

In S1005, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is in the specific mode. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1005: No), the process proceeds to S1020.
In S1010, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the newly digested hold memory is the above-mentioned target hold memory in which the second specific effect is performed for the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory. .. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1010: Yes), after the specific mode is terminated (S1015), this processing is terminated, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1010: No), the present End the process.

On the other hand, in S1020, which shifts to the case where the mode is not in the specific mode, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the start flag is set. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1020: Yes), the process proceeds to S1025, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1020: No), this process is terminated.
In S1025, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the specific mode, clears the start flag (S1030), and ends this process.

When the specific effect is reach, the reach as the first specific effect is lost, the mode shifts to the specific mode in the next symbol effect, and the reach as the second specific effect is performed in the specific mode. When the occurrence occurs again, the winner may be sure to win in the big hit lottery corresponding to the reach.
In this case, even if the reach, which is a specific effect, is lost, the player may be entertained because there is a possibility of shifting to the specific mode after that. In addition, if the player shifts to the specific mode after the reach is lost, there is a possibility that the reach will occur again during the specific mode and the winning will be confirmed, thereby entertaining the player. Can be done. In this case, if the production contents of the reach and the specific mode are determined so that it is meaningful that the same reach is performed twice, a story spanning a plurality of symbol productions can be formed and the production can be continuous. ..

In this way, a special production mode (in other words, a specific mode) is provided, which not only allows you to entertain with the production content of the reach, but also allows you to shift only when you lose the specific reach configured as a specific production. The player can be surprised and delighted by forming a special period by making the reach easy to occur again or making sure that the reach occurs during the effect mode.

In addition, when two different types of related reach are set as specific effects, different reach is performed as each specific effect of the first time and the second time, so that the effect content of the reach seems to be stepped up. Can be done. Further, the reach as the second specific effect may be a dedicated reach that occurs only in the specific mode. In addition, when this dedicated reach occurs, it is possible to always win by a big hit lottery. Further, as this dedicated reach, a plurality of types of reach having different expectations may be provided, and the degree of expectation for winning in the big hit lottery may be indicated by the type of reach.

[Other Embodiments]
The pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to various types of pachinko machines that perform lottery based on hold memory. Specifically, for example, the pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment may be configured as, for example, a pachinko machine with a so-called limiter function, or may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer. Further, the present invention may be applied to, for example, an effect for determining whether or not a normal drawing is correct.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims is shown.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the advance notice effect means and the intermediate effect means. The second starting ports 11 and 12 correspond to an example of the starting area. In addition, the jackpot game corresponds to an example of the privilege, and the specific mode corresponds to an example of the intermediate production.

Further, S110 and S125 in the start winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the hold storage means.
Further, S230 and S235 in the winning / failing determination process correspond to an example of the lottery means.
Further, S905 of the special mode determination process corresponds to an example of the advance notice effect means, and S910 to S920 corresponds to an example of the intermediate effect means.

Further, S1025 in the special mode control process corresponds to an example of the intermediate effect means.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Normal figure hold number display device, 9 ... 1st special symbol display device, 10 ... No. 2 Special figure display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port, 13 ... Probability change determination device, 14 ... Shutter, 15 ... Specific area, 20 ... Grand prize opening, 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... payout control device, 82 ... effect symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device.

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A ball-and-ball gaming machine capable of giving a privilege to a player when winning a lottery and performing a plurality of types of advance notice effects that suggest or notify the result of the lottery after the lottery is performed.
A hold storage means that extracts numerical data due to the game ball entering the starting area and holds and stores the numerical data.
A lottery means for performing the lottery based on the numerical data in which the hold storage is performed, and
A notice effect means for selecting some types of the notice effects based on the numerical data related to the lottery and executing the selected notice effects due to the execution of the lottery by the lottery means.
During the execution of the advance notice effect, if the hold memory for the numerical data for which the advance notice effect of the type corresponding to the type of the advance notice effect is selected exists, the advance notice effect means based on the numerical data. By the time the advance notice production is started, the intermediate production means to start the intermediate production and
A ball game machine characterized by being equipped with.

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